ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
1.Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt from assist handle.
2.Place unit on a flat surface.
3.Firmly push the assist handle over the tube. To make installation easier, tilt han- dle toward trigger housing while pushing down (see illustration).
4.Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut onto bolt.
5.Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a comfortable position; tighten wing nut se- curely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects. Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess line to the proper length while running. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam- age to unit (including motor failure) will result.
1.Insert edge guide into two holes in shield. NOTE: Edge guide must be positioned on shield prior to installation on motor housing (see following illustration).
Edge Guide | Front |
Locking
Tab
Rear Locking
Tabs
Shield 
2.Place shield over cutting head at an angle to the motor housing. Insert front locking tab on shield into opening in front of motor housing.
Shield
Opening for
Front
Locking Tab
Cutting Head
Motor Housing 
3. Keep front locking tab in the motor housing.
Cutting Head
Shield
4.Push shield toward motor housing until rear locking tabs snap into rear notches. An audible snap must be heard. Ensure the cutting head remains free to rotate and the line is not caught between the shield and the motor housing.
Shield
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